Our research topics
The current state of the extractive industry in Germany
Raw materials serve as the foundational elements of a complex value chain, playing an indispensable role in the functionality and growth of the German economy, particularly amidst globalization and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
This significance extends beyond strategically vital imports of energy and metal raw materials to encompass a wide array of mineral resources, including potash, salts, industrial minerals, stones, and soils, which are domestically extracted. These materials serve as essential inputs for various industries and the construction sector.
This study thus examines the broader implications of the German extractive industry on the economy. Specifically, we analyze its role in ensuring supply security within Germany, its impact on price and exchange rate risks for domestic consumers, and its influence on the maintenance or establishment of comprehensive value chains within the country.
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Research in energy, resource, and climate economics must be both theoretically sound and application-oriented, and this is our commitment.
We advise public and private institutions using the latest economic methods. Our detailed sectoral and macroeconomic models examine relevant issues from national, European, and global perspectives.